Sans Superellipse Osgof 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, confident, modern, utilitarian, impactful, high impact, clarity, modern utility, geometric consistency, space efficiency, condensed feel, blocky, rounded corners, squared curves, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with squared curves and rounded-rectangle counters that give bowls and curves a superelliptical feel. Strokes stay uniform and dense, with tight internal space and a tall lowercase structure that keeps forms large and punchy. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, corners are subtly softened rather than sharp, and spacing feels engineered for solid, even texture in lines of text. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, block-like construction, emphasizing verticality and strong silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand moments where dense, high-impact letterforms help text hold its shape at a distance. It also works well for packaging and labels that benefit from a sturdy, modern tone, and for UI or editorial display roles when a compact, emphatic typographic voice is needed.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, engineered character. Its soft-cornered geometry adds a friendly edge to an otherwise industrial voice, making it feel assertive without becoming aggressive. Overall it reads as confident, functional, and built for visibility.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence through compact proportions, uniform stroke weight, and superelliptical curves that keep shapes controlled and consistent. It prioritizes strong legibility at display sizes and a contemporary geometric texture, aiming for a practical, industrial aesthetic with softened corners.
The design’s squared counters and rounded corners create a distinctive rhythm, especially in curved letters where the geometry stays more rectangular than circular. At larger sizes it presents a strong graphic stamp; at smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense color may prefer generous tracking or shorter text runs.